Homework:
9.3.15: Bring a binder with 5 dividers. Make sure to have writing implements!
9.18.15: Come with notes on what makes a good college essay. Make sure to have direct textual evidence from the readings. In class essay on 9.22.15
9.18.15: Draft 1 of college essay (due 9.25.15). Share with me and label (last name, first name, Draft 1). At the top of your essay, write the following: Purpose: After reading my college essay, I want the reader to know........
9.23.15: Based on your groups, research 5 important facts about Afghanistan during the time period assigned. If a historical event takes place or important person is discussed, make sure you have researched the topic/person. Remember you are responsible for providing an overview of your decade (due 9.24.15)
9.24.15: Read chapters 2-4. Come with talking points (due 9.29.15) 9.29.15: Read chapters 4 &5 (due 9.30.15) Draft #2 (due 10.6.15) Make a new document for Draft 2 and share it 10.1.15: Read chapter 6 and annotate page 54 (due 10.2.15) 10.2.15: Read chapter 7 (everyone). Honors only: After reading chapter 7, do you believe it is possible for Amir to redeem himself? Explain your reasoning. Although this is not an open response, please come with a detailed reflection for Monday that refers to specific parts in the chapter (due 10.5.15)
Homework:
9.3.15: Bring a binder with 5 dividers. Make sure to have writing implements!
9.18.15: Come with notes on what makes a good college essay. Make sure to have direct textual evidence from the readings. In class essay on 9.22.15
9.18.15: Draft 1 of college essay (due 9.25.15). Share with me and label (last name, first name, Draft 1). At the top of your essay, write the following: Purpose: After reading my college essay, I want the reader to know........
9.23.15: Based on your groups, research 5 important facts about Afghanistan during the time period assigned. If a historical event takes place or important person is discussed, make sure you have researched the topic/person. Remember you are responsible for providing an overview of your decade (due 9.24.15)
9.24.15: Read chapters 2-4. Come with talking points (due 9.29.15)
9.29.15: Read chapters 4 &5 (due 9.30.15)
Draft #2 (due 10.6.15) Make a new document for Draft 2 and share it
10.1.15: Read chapter 6 and annotate page 54 (due 10.2.15)
10.2.15: Read chapter 7 (everyone). Honors only: After reading chapter 7, do you believe it is possible for Amir to redeem himself? Explain your reasoning. Although this is not an open response, please come with a detailed reflection for Monday that refers to specific parts in the chapter (due 10.5.15)